President Bush Signs ADA Amendments Act, Greatly Expanding the Number of Employees Protected Against Disability Discrimination
Kelley Drye Client Advisory
Kelley Drye’s Labor and Employment Practice Group has prepared a client advisory outlining the ADA Amendment Act of 2008, which significantly expands the scope of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This Act, which takes effect on January 1, 2009, also expands the definition of an ADA-protected disability to include those who are “perceived” to be disabled even if the “perceived” disability does not impact a major life activity.